Waycross, Ware County

Sonic

2108 MEMORIAL DR WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food

Latest score

Mar 19, 2026

City

Waycross

County

Ware

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak in walk in freezer that was allowing ice/water to accumulate on boxes of food products. Ensure no food items are stored under leak until repaired as this serves as a potential point of contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed active leak in walk in freezer. Repair leak.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked seal on door of walk-in cooler. *Replace seal.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed raw concrete floor at rear of facility. *Seal concrete.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Several ceiling tiles damaged in kitchen area. *Replace water damaged ceiling tiles.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cover of heat element above fry station is rusting. Scrape rust off and seal.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed raw concrete flooring at rear of facility. *Seal floors.

Jul 30, 2024

Followup

Score: 953 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak in walk in freezer that was allowing ice/water to accumulate on boxes of fries/food products. Ensure no food items are stored under leak until repaired as this serves as a potential point of contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed raw concrete floor in rear of facility. Seal floors. Floors must be maintained easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak in walk in freezer. Repair leak.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice cream mix that was stored in reach in cooler below the ice cream machine to be holding at a temperature of 53F. Ice cream mix contains dairy/milk and must be held at a temperature of 41F or lower. Out of temperature mix was pulled, disposed, and replaced with in temperature mix (36.5F). Ice cream machine had previously been in "standby" mode; thereby, allowing the 41F threshold to be exceeded. Ice cream machine was turned back on and temperatures began dropping. If was advised that ice cream machines should be completely broken down and cleaned regularly and that if in "standby" mode, all ice cream mix should be removed, placed in walk in cooler, and all lines flushed to remove any and all dairy products that may be at risk for exceeding 41F when in standby mode. An additional follow-up inspection to be conducted on Tuesday, 7/30/24, to verify temperatures and cleaning processes.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old food stuck to clean stainless steel pans that were stacked and intended for re-use. Pans encrusted with food residue were pulled to be re-washed, rinsed, sanitized, and fully air dried. Clean utensils and dishware should be properly washed to remove all food debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed raw concrete floor in rear of facility. Seal floors. Floors must be maintained easily cleanable and non-absorbent.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 973 violations

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection report must be in view of patrons.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bare concrete floor in rear of facility. *Seal floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace damaged tiles in ceiling.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mildew on ceiling of ice machine. *Clean ice machine.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bare concrete floor in rear of facility due to paint chipping from floor. *Seal floor of storage area in rear of facility.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rust on air returns. *Repair or replace air returns.